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Morattina Sangiovese 2006

Vine Plantation: free cordons
Plantation spacing: 2,50 x 0,75; 5.333 plants per hectare
Alignment: hilly south east exposure on sod soil without irrigation
Soil: Sandstone and marly soil
Altitude: 150 m NN
Rootstock: Richter 110
Grape: 90% Sangiovese clone; straggly clusters and elliptical berries 10% Merlot and Petit Verdot
Fermentation: Fermentation in stainless steel containers Malo-lactic fermentation in Barrique After care in Barrique: 4 months After care in bottle: 12 months
Vintage 2006: Summer of low to average temperatures; fresh and humid pre-vintage period. Vintage during the third decade of September. These aspects helped to build bunches of grapes with straggly clusters, while the relatively low temperatures during summer and autumn allowed the variety aroma to be preserved.
Organoleptic aspects Colour: intensive ruby red with cobalt reflexes Scents of cherry; in glass: cinnamon, ripe fruits. In mouth: with acidity restrained alcoholic tone; Well balanced body with elegant Tannin and balanced acidic content.
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Morattina Bianco Sauvignon 2007

Plantation: free cordons
Plantation spacing: 2,30 x 0,75; 5.800 plants per hectare
Alignment: hilly north east exposure on sod soil without irrigation
Soil: Sandstone and marly soil
Altitude: 150 m NN
Rootstock: Ricter 110
Grapes: 90% Sauvignon Blanc 10% Chardonnay
Fermentation: Fermentation in stainless steel containers 70% and Barrique 30% 4 months of élevage on lees with battonage; 10 months after care in bottle
Organoleptic aspects Colour: straw yellow, bronze colour of certain intensity; Nose with distinct peach and camomile; mouth: elegant, slight camomile, elegant acidity non-astringent; complex glycerine substance for pleasant sensation of softness, viscosity and structure.
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